The Great Britain Cycling Team enjoyed three victories on a superb weekend of racing at rounds seven and eight of the UEC BMX European Cup in Verona.
Rio Olympian Kyle Evans took the win in Saturday’s round seven elite men’s race. Evans took full advantage of having the inside gate to see off the challenge of Russia’s Evgeny Kleshchenko and Dutch rider Justin Kimmann.
Check out @Kevans26 taking the win for the Great Britain Cycling Team at round of the UEC BMX European Cup on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/horTbrXxBn
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) June 4, 2017
Evans reached the main final again on Sunday put a crash ended his hopes of a double in Italy.
Well that's a wrap for Verona.. nice to take the top step yesterday in some unbearable sun and heat! Today I hit the deck in the main event. pic.twitter.com/IeG2OUXfrT
— KyleEvans (@KEvans26) June 4, 2017
Sunday’s round eight brought two further victories as Bethany Shriever won her fourth round from five appearances with a dominant display.
@bethanyshriever likes the UEC BMX European Cup
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) June 5, 2017
Watch the -year-old win her fifth junior women's round of 2017 in Verona. pic.twitter.com/H06HnP1XBp
The 18-year-old had finished last in Saturday’s final but put the disappointment behind her to continue what has been a fantastic year so far.
Sensational comeback from Whyte
Kye Whyte completed the celebrations with a sensational victory in the junior men’s final.
Wow
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) June 5, 2017
One of the greatest ever BMX comebacks and finishes? Kye Whyte wins the junior men's final at the UEC BMX European Cup. pic.twitter.com/lhrcA5zsg9
The 17-year-old was fourth in the final bend of the race but somehow powered past Kevin van de Groenendaal and Mikus Davids Strazdins on the line in a photo finish.
The finals rounds of the UEC BMX European Cup take place in Sandness, Norway from 16-18 June.